PROFESSED Meaning and
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Professed, as an adjective, refers to something that is declared openly or claimed openly, often implying a statement of belief or belief system. It can also refer to someone who openly states or acknowledges a particular job, occupation, or status.
As a verb, professed means to openly declare or acknowledge something, often related to one's beliefs or intentions. It can also mean to claim to have a particular occupation or job.
For example, in a religious context, if someone is a professed Catholic, it means that the person openly declares themselves as a follower of the Catholic faith. Similarly, a professed atheist openly declares their lack of belief in a higher power.
Professed can also be used to describe someone who declares or acknowledges a certain profession. For instance, a professed lawyer is someone who openly declares themselves as a lawyer or attorney.
Overall, the term professed conveys the idea of openly declaring or acknowledging something, whether it be beliefs, intentions, or a profession. It carries a sense of transparency or openness about one's identity or chosen path.
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Openly declared or avowed.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PROFESSED
The word "professed" originated from the Latin term "professus", which is the past participle of the verb "profiteri". "Profiteri" is a combination of "pro" (meaning "before") and "fateri" (meaning "to confess" or "to acknowledge"). Therefore, "professed" essentially means "to openly acknowledge" or "to declare openly". The word has maintained a similar meaning throughout its usage in the English language to this day.
Similar spelling words for PROFESSED
- professedly,
- prepossess,
- professing,
- professor,
- profuse,
- profess,
- preface,
- profuseness,
- profusely,
- professorial,
- professional,
- propes,
- profession,
- proposed.
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